Across
- 6. First openly gay athlete to come out whilst still competing - on MLS side LA Galaxy's roster. (12)
- 9. Whistle-blower running proceedings. (7)
- 11. ___ Rapinoe, American player who led her team to victory in the 2019 Women's World Cup. (5)
- 13. Largest designated Soccer stadium in Europe. (7)
- 17. Smallest country (by population) to ever reach the World Cup. (7)
- 18. All-time leading goal scorer at the FIFA World Cup. (13)
Down
- 1. UEFA competition to determine the best team in Europe. (15)
- 2. South American Football Association. (8)
- 3. Plastic Horn blown by crowds at the South African World Cup in 2010. (8)
- 4. FIFA Competition that sees winners of each confederation's premier competitions against each other. (12)
- 5. First Country to win the World Cup. (7)
- 7. 3-time World Cup runner-up, has never won. (11)
- 8. Nation who put 7 past Brazil in 2014 World Cup
- 10. Most successful nation in African Cup of Nations. (5)
- 12. Informal name for the person playing in goal. (6)
- 14. Middle-eastern country scheduled to host the 2022 World Cup. (5)
- 15. Brazilian hero, considered greatest to ever play the game. (4)
- 16. Soccer's Maradona. (5)